difference between 04 Solara V6 and the V6 in RX330 & Si

[angelo]

the same engine is rated 225 hp in (Solara, ES330) and 330 hp in (Sienna, RX330) - is it just a chip programming?

[TW85]

You may want to correct that to 230 HP.

[geminimouse]

Where did u see that the sienna and rx has 330 hp? It's listed as 230 hp. (oops)
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/sienna/specs.html
http://www.lexus.com/models/rx/specifications.html

[TW85]

The Solara V6 has 225 HP.

[angelo]

the same engine is rated 225 hp in (Solara, ES330) and 330 hp in (Sienna, RX330) - is it just a chip programming?

Yes, I mean 230 hp , there's still a 5 hp difference...

[bigpow]

I'd take the 5HP less with less weight too.
Anyone got the weight of Sienna/RX? They must weight more, right?


I'm thinking of CAI mod (+10HP)?

[TW85]

Solara SLE V6 - 3,439 lbs.

Sienna XLE FWD - 4,165 lbs.

RX 330 FWD - 3,860 lbs.

[bigpow]

You know what would be cool?
Put the 3.3L V6 engine into a Corolla/Celica ~2000lbs -> instant rocket car

[HKSV6SLE]

for one thing..putting a v6 into a car like the celica would not make sense cuz it would make the car very heavy in front, which is bad enuff cuz its a front wheel drive car and im pretty sure that most of the weight of the car is in the front...could it be done? yeaa....but....seems weird...

[Hammerli]

Generally most variances in power in models powered by the same engine are due to different intake/exhaust routing. It is generally easier in an SUV to make a straighter exhaust than in a sporty coupe. Also intake routing is often different, which can make a few hp difference. Another possibility is that the SUV/van engine is tuned for more torque at a lower RPM to aid in acceleration, which will affect the rest of the powerband as well.

As far as the V6 in the Celica, no thanks. The 61/39 weight distribution is already bad enough, the last thing I want is more understeer.

[Guest]

is not put it on MR2... but too bad all new V6 are auto..